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Swan, duck, coronate and other shapes are available for those looking for something with a little more flair.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 On Saturday, many Americans rose very early in the morning to see King Charles coronated in London.—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 8 May 2023 Camilla, Queen Consort, will also be coronated alongside her husband.—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023 Charles and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, will be coronated side-by-side at Westminster Abbey.—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 5 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for coronate
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borrowed from Latin corōnātus, past participle of corōnare "to deck with flowers, wreathe, crown entry 2
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